Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
Put together this Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer. A quick and easy side dish made with bacon bits and ranch dressing is best.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: large bowl
- Category: lunch, salad, side dish
- Method: Stovetop cooking
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 ounces’ bacon
- 1 package salad greens
- 6 small tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped purple onion
- 2 cups farfalle pasta
- 4-5 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cut the bacon into squares and fry until crispy in a frying pan. Place the fried bacon on a paper towel and blot off any excess fat.
2. Cut the tomatoes into 4-6 pieces.
3. Chop the lettuce leaves with a ceramic knife or tear them.
4. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain the farfalle in a colander and rinse with cold water. Place the pasta in a mixing bowl. Add the onion, tomatoes, lettuce leaves, and cheddar cheese. Toss the salad and chill for an hour. Add the dressing, salt, and pepper before serving.
Serve the salad in a large bowl and enjoy with an extra helping of ranch!
Notes
- The dressing is ranch sauce, preferably homemade with Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer, you can use traditional mayonnaise, a mixture of sour cream and mustard, or olive oil with balsamic vinegar.
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